E8 Mini-Matic 3/8" Bolted Plastic Pumps Operating Instructions

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1 E8 Mini-Matic 3/8" Bolted Plastic Pumps Operating Instructions Polypropylene

2 SAFETY WARNINGS Read these instructions completely before installation and start-up. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to retain this manual for reference. Failure to comply with the recommendations stated in this manual could result in death, serious bodily injury and/or property damage including damage to the pump and/or voiding the factory warranty. Correct pump selection is crucial to the pump operation. Please assure pressure, temperature and chemical compatibility before installation. Please consult Versa-Matic Pump, Engineering Specifications, Chemical Compatibility Chart, or your distributor if in doubt about any application. Operating Limitations for Various Elastomers Neoprene F (-18 C) to 2 F (93 C) Buna-N 1 F (-12 C) to 18 F (82 C) Nordel -6 F (-51 C) to 28 F (138 C) Viton -4 F (-4 C) to 35 F (176 C) Teflon 4 F (4 C) to 22 F (15 C) Polyurethane 1 F (-12 C) to 17 F (77 C) XL TPE -2 F (-29 C) to 3 F (149 C) Geolast -4 F (-4 C) to 257 F (125 C) FDA Hytrel -2 F (-29 C) to 22 F (14 C) Operating Limitations for Plastic Pumps Kynar (PVDF) 1 F (-12 C) to 225 F (17 C) Polypropylene 32 F ( C) to 175 F (79 C) Maximum temperature limits are based upon mechanical stress only. Certain chemicals and environment conditions significantly reduce maximum safe temperature limits. Before pump operation, inspect all gasketed fasteners for looseness caused by gasket creep. Re-torque all loose fasteners to prevent leakage. Follow recommended torques stated in this manual. Failure of the sealing components creates the possibility of jetting or forceful discharge of pumped material at a potentially harmful velocity. Be certain that approved eye protection and protective clothing are always worn during installation, service, maintenance or when in the vicinity of the pump. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in serious injury or death. Never allow the piping system to be supported by the pump manifolds or valve housing. The manifolds and valve housing are not designed to support any structural weight and failure of the pump may result. Take action to prevent static sparking. Fire or explosion can result, especially when handling flammable liquids. The pump, piping, valves, containers, or other miscellaneous equipment must be grounded. Noise levels can exceed 85 dba. Take precautions to prevent personal injury due to excessive pump noise. Do not exceed pump maximum operating pressure (found on label and/or operating manual.) Before doing any maintenance or repair on this pump, be certain all pressure is completely vented for the pump, suction, discharge, piping, and all other openings. In the event of a diaphragm rupture, pumped material may enter the air end of the pump and be discharged into the atmosphere. If pumping a product that is hazardous or toxic, the air exhaust must be piped to an appropriate area for safe disposition.

3 SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE Versa-Matic Mini-Matic Model MM 3/8" Bolted Plastic Pump Flow Rate Adjustable to gpm (31 lpm) Port Size Suction /8" Female NPT (BSP) Discharge /8" Female NPT (BSP) Air Inlet " Female NPT Air Exhaust " Female NPT Suction Lift ' (3.4 m) Dry Teflon ' (3.4 m) Dry Max. Particle Size (Dia.)...1" (2.5 mm) db(a) Reading db(a) Shipping Weight Polypropylene lbs (1.4 kg) Kynar lbs (1.4 kg) Caution: do not exceed 1 psig (6.8 bar) liquid or air supply pressure Meters Feet Discharge Head in PSI Displacement Per Stroke,.45 Gal. (.17 L) 6 8 AIR CONSUMPTION IN SCFM AIR PRESSURE IN PSI SCFM M 3 /HR Capcity in U.S. Gallons Per Minute Capcity in Liters Per Minute MM 3/8" Bolted Plastic Pump Opposite Side: 1/4" Female NPT Air Exhaust 1/4" Female NPT Air Inlet 4.9 [14] 3/8" Female NPT Fluid Suction 5.32 [135] 2.7 [53] POLY 5.13 [13] POLY 5.72 [145] 2.79 [71].94 [24] 2.7 [53] KYNAR 5.8 [129] KYNAR 5.67 [144].2 [5] [399] Removable Foot Pad 5/16" Mounting Hole 3/8" Female NPT Fluid Discharge

4 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Installation The pump should be mounted in a vertical position. In permanent installations, the pump should be attached to plant piping using a flexible coupling on both the intake and discharge connections to reduce vibration to the pump and piping. To further reduce vibration, a surge suppressor next to the pump may be used. Fluid Discharge Filter AIR INLET PIPING Regulator Shut Off Valve Lubricator Suction Pressure Gauge Shut Off Valve Flexible Flexible Union or Pipe Flange SUCTION PIPING DISCHARGE PIPING Discharge Pressure Shut Off Gauge Valve Flexible Union or Pipe Flange AODD PUMP Air Exhaust Muffler Suction pipe size should be at least the same diameter as the inlet connection size, even larger if highly viscous fluid is to be pumped. If suction hose is used, it must be of a non-collapsible reinforced type. Discharge piping should be of at least the same diameter as the discharge connection. It is critical, especially on the suction side of the pump, that all fittings and connections are air tight or pumping efficiency will be reduced and priming will be difficult. Make certain the air supply line and connections and compressor are capable of supplying the required pressure and volume of air to operate the pump at the desired flow rate. The quality of the compressed air source should be considered. Air that is contaminated with moisture and dirt may result in erratic pump performance and increased maintenance cost as well as frequent process down time when the pump fails to operate properly. Pump Operation The pump is powered by compressed air. Compressed air is directed to the pump air chamber by the main air valve. The compressed air is separated from the fluid by a membrane called a diaphragm. The diaphragm in turn applies pressure on the fluid and forces it out of the pump discharge. While this is occurring, the opposite air chamber is de-pressurized and exhausted to atmosphere and fluid is drawn into the pump suction. The cycle again repeats, thus creating a constant reciprocating action which maintains flow through the pump. The flow is always in through the bottom suction connection and out through the top discharge connection. Since the air pressure acts directly on the diaphragms, the pressure applied to the fluid roughly approximates the air supply pressure supplied to the main air valve. Recommended Piping s Elastomer Suffix Codes Pump Size Minimum Air Line Size Minimum Suction Line Size 1/4" 1/4" 1/4" 3/8" 1/4" 3/8" 1/2" 1/2" 1/2" 1" 1/2" 1" 1-1/2" 1/2" 1-1/2" 2" 1/2" 2" 3" 3/4" 3" MM 3/8" Plastic Pump Torque Settings Suffix Code A BN N ND TF FG XL VT TX Material Acetal Buna-N, Nitrile Neoprene Nordel, EPDM Teflon Hytrel XL, Santoprene Viton Bonded Teflon Water Chamber Bolts Diaphragm Plates Rubber Diaphragm Plates Teflon Air Valve Cap Screws 5 in-lbs (5.7 N-m) 6 in-lbs (6.8 N-m) 6 in-lbs (6.8 N-m) 35 in-lbs (3.9 N-m)

5 AIR VALVE ASSEMBLY Item Description Qty. Standard: Polypropylene Air Valve Assembly (Includes items 1-1) E8 1 Valve Body 1 E8A 2 Valve Spool 1 E5B 3 Valve Spool U-Cup 2 P98-14A 4 End Cap 2 E8D 5 End Cap O-Ring 2 E5E 8 Air Diverter 1 E5G 9 Valve Insert 1 E5H 1 Valve Gasket 1 E8J 11 Valve Screw AIR END ASSEMBLY Item Description Qty. Standard: Polypropylene 12 Center Section 1 E81A 18 Pilot Shaft 1 E83A 19 Pilot Shaft Spacer 5 E53C 2 Pilot Shaft O-Ring 6 E53B 21 Pilot Shaft Snap Ring 2 E53D 22 Shaft Retainer 2 E81B 25 Shaft Retainer Screw 4 E51C 33 Muffler DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY Item Description Qty. TPE 34 Main Shaft O-Ring 2 E53B 35 Main Shaft Inner Diaphragm Plate 2 C Outer Diaphragm Plate (poly) 1-4(kynar) 4 Diaphragm (XL) (1-33)Geolast 41 Back-Up Diaphragm 2 NR WET END ASSEMBLY Item Description Qty. Standard: Polypropylene Option 1: Kynar 44 Water Chamber Water Chamber Bolt (Long) Water Chamber Bolt (Short) Valve Seat 4 PARTS LIST 1-12(XL) 1-29(Geolast) 1-12(XL) 1-29(Geolast) 52 Valve Stem Spring Manifold Foot Pad

6 EXPLODED VIEWS Detail A Pilot Shaft Assembly Detail A Detail B 6 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE KITS Air End Kit Wetted End Kits Item Description Qty Part Number Part # Description 3 Valve Spool U-Cup 2 P98-14A E8 XL KIT XL Elastomer Kit 5 End Cap O-Ring 2 E5E E8 G KIT Geolast Elastomer Kit 8 Air Diverter 1 E5G 9 Valve Insert 1 E5H 1 Valve Gasket 1 E8J 2 Pilot Shaft O-Ring 6 E53B 34 Main Shaft O-Ring 2 E53B

7 Teflon is a registered trademarks of DuPont. Kynar is a registered trademark of Penwalt Corp. Geolast is a registered trademark of AES. Ultra-Matic, Versa-Dome, Versa-Matic, Versa-Tuff and Versa-Rugged VR are registered tradenames and trademarks of IDEX Corporation. VERSA-MATIC PUMP COMPANY A Unit of IDEX Corporation 617 Enterprise Drive Export, PA (724) Fax: (724) IDEX Corporation VME8OM-35-1

Versa-Matic. Operating Manual. 3/8" Bolted Plastic Pumps. Polypropylene Kynar

Versa-Matic. Operating Manual. 3/8 Bolted Plastic Pumps. Polypropylene Kynar Versa-Matic Operating Manual 3/8" Bolted Plastic Pumps Polypropylene Kynar E8 SAFETY WARNINGS Read these instructions completely before installation and start-up. It is the responsibility of the purchaser